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Return to home dominance fuelling Elks as Ticats come to Commonwealth
Edmonton’s 6-1 home mark at Commonwealth Stadium has helped the Elks reach the postseason for the first time since 2019.
- Propelled by a 6-1 home record at Commonwealth Stadium, the Edmonton Elks clinched their first playoff berth since 2019.
- This year's success contrasts sharply with the team's record of 22 consecutive home losses over four years, a streak that finally ended on Aug. 27, 2023.
- Head coach Mark Kilam branded Commonwealth the "Concrete Castle of the North," while quarterback Cody Fajardo credited 30,000-plus fans for creating "a much better atmosphere" that aids the defence.
- Fresh off a loss in Toronto last weekend, the Elks return to Commonwealth on Saturday to host the Hamilton Tiger Cats.
- Aiming to secure a home playoff date, the Elks will need every advantage against Hamilton, with Fajardo saying the team will "need any advantage they can get.
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Leaning Left8Leaning Right0Center7Last UpdatedBias Distribution53% Left
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- 53% of the sources lean Left
53% Left
L 53%
C 47%
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